engine, some modern tools and modern equipment, a large Snap-On tool box, and a bucket lift for trucks. A preview will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, the day before the auction, from 1-6 p.m. (CST).

Matthews Auctions, LLC’s next big auction will be held Friday, Oct. 14, the day before the popular Chicagoland Petroliana & Advertising Show, held each spring and fall in Peotone, Ill. Featured will be the Jerry Parker collection (which is heavy on Atlantic items) and the Ronnie Baker collection (loaded with pump plates, license plate attachments and paper items).

The address of the venue is 710 West Street in Peotone, located just south of Chicago, off Interstate 57. The action will get underway at noon (CST). As with the Jaffrey on-site auction, online bidding will be facilitated by Proxibid. Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted.

Matthews Auctions, LLC is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign a single item, an estate or an entire collection, you may call them toll-free at (877) 968-8880, or you can e-mail Dan Matthews directly, at danm@matthewsauctions.com.

Mr. Matthews recently completed writing a book about petroliana, titled The Fine Art of Collecting and Displaying Petroliana. For information on how to order a copy, please log on to the Matthews Auctions, LLC website, at www.matthewsauctions.com. For more information about Matthews Auctions, LLC and their upcoming sales, log on to www.matthewsauctions.com.